Yari Verschaeren


Yari Verschaeren is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Anderlecht.

Club career

Verschaeren is a youth product from Anderlecht, joining the club at age 9. In 2017, Verschaeren signed his first contract at Anderlecht.
Verschaeren made his first team debut on 25 November 2018 against Sint-Truiden, before being substituted after 78 minutes in a 4–2 away defeat. Four days later, he made his debut in the Europa League against Spartak Trnava. He was subbed on in the 81st minute. On 27 January 2019, he scored his first goal for Anderlecht against KAS Eupen.

International career

Verschaeren made his international debut for Belgium on 9 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute against Scotland in a Euro 2020 qualifier. A month later, he scored his first goal, from a penalty, in Belgium's 9–0 win against San Marino.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.10 October 2019King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium8–09–0UEFA Euro 2020 qualification